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Medical Mission and Medical Spanish Immersion Courses in Costa Rica
15 and 30 day Medical Programs in Costa Rica!
Description | Education Goals | Details
Program Description:
Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture while attending 20-60 hours of intensive Medical Spanish courses. You will live with a Costa Rican family and practice your new medical Spanish language skills at hospital visits and community service projects. This amazing trip is not all work; you will also travel to beaches, volcanoes and rainforests in Costa Rica!
- Improve your language skills through intensive medical Spanish courses in the mornings.
- Observe and practice medicine in local clinics, hospitals, and schools in the afternoons.
- Provide primary care while working with local charities focused on helping the underserved in and around San Jose.
- Come home to your Costa Rican host family and work on your general Spanish skills.
- Experience the authentic Costa Rican lifestyle.
- Relax on the beach and hike the rainforest to see more of the beautiful country.
- Visit an active volcano and relax in the thermal pools at the base of Volcán Arenal at Tabacón Spa and Resort.
- In your free time, learn how to cook the typical foods "gallo pinto" and dance the traditional dances "salsa and meringue."
15-Day Educational Goals
(March 9-23, 2011):
- 24 hour Spanish language immersion
- Attend 20 hrs of Medical Spanish classes
- Provide approximately 20 hrs of Primary Care and Preventative Health Care Education in various contexts in Costa Rica
- Experience the authentic cultural experience by living with a local family
30-Day Educational Goals
(Feb 23-Mar 23, 2011):
- 24 hour Spanish language immersion
- Attend 60 hrs of Medical Spanish classes
- Provide approximately 60 hrs of Primary Care and Preventative Health Care Education in various contexts in Costa Rica
- Experience the authentic cultural experience by living with a local family
Don't miss the February - March Spanish Immersion Program in Costa Rica!
Program leaders:
Leslie Foster, Rory Foster, and Robin Kazmier
Open to:
All health care professionals and students. Spouses and children welcome!
Cost per student:
15-Day Immersion: $3,900, 30-Day Immersion: $4,700. Cost includes airfare,
private in country transportation, lodging, language school tuition and
materials, guided tours, national park entrances, beach and volcano weekend
excursions, most meals, and travel insurance.
Commitment deposit of $1,000.00 (15 day) or $1,500 (30 day) due on October 15th, 2010. Payment schedule for balance will be available once registered.
Call (303) 684-5557 / 1 (888) 879-2575 or e-mail info@commongroundinternational.com for questions or more information.
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